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Grammy Awards Guide

The GRAMMY® Awards ceremony recognizes the contributions and achievements of individuals in the music recording industry. At this annual event, awards are granted to artists and technical professionals for their creative and technical achievements. In addition to the best artist and best music for any given year, the organization behind the GRAMMY® Awards distributes special merit awards. If you're curious about the event, take a look at the GRAMMY® Awards guide below. History: The GRAMMY® Awards are presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and have been awarded to artists across a variety of genres since 1958. The awards ceremony was held in both New York City and Los Angeles until 1971, when Pierre Cossette bought the rights to broadcast the show on television. In 1973, CBS bought the rights to broadcast the show and moved it to Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, the GRAMMY® Awards ceremony returned to Los Angeles. Award fields: The GRAMMY® Awards recognize albums, songs, and performances in the following fields: General (Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist), Pop, Dance, Traditional Pop, Rock, Alternative, R & B, Rap, Country, New Age, Jazz, Gospel, Latin, American Roots, Reggae, World Music, Children's, Spoken Word, Comedy, Musical Show, Film, Television and Other Visual Media, Composing/Arranging, Package, Album Notes, Historical, Production -- Neo-Classical, Production -- Surround Sound, Production -- Classical, Classical, and Music Video. Ceremony: Since 2004, the GRAMMY® Awards ceremony has been held in Los Angeles. Winners of the awards receive a GRAMMY®, a golden gramophone. The awards ceremony is a formal event that includes live performances from select artists. It is televised, and awards are typically presented by musicians, movie stars, and television celebrities. Past winners: In 2012, Adele won the award for Album of the Year for 21. Past Album of the Year winners include Arcade Fire (2011), Taylor Swift (2010), Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (2009), the Dixie Chicks (2007), Beyonce (2004), Outkast (2004), Bruce Springsteen (2003), Sheryl Crow (2003), Radiohead (2001), LeAnn Rimes (1996), Toni Braxton (1993), and Natalie Cole (1991). Other awards: The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognizes several other award categories, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award, Technical GRAMMY® Award, GRAMMY® Legend Award, GRAMMY® Hall of Fame Award, Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and the Latin GRAMMY® Hall of Fame Award. Buy Music Back to Guides Directory Buy Music

Academy Awards Guide

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is an annual event held by the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, or AMPAS. The sizzle of Hollywood movie stars, the red carpet and the golden Oscar statuette are staples of the formal award show. The event recognizes achievements in the film industry with awards given to actors, directors, writers and others. The show is televised and shown globally in late February; in 2009 the Academy Awards were viewed internationally in over 90 countries. If you're curious about this glamorous event, take a look at the Academy Awards guide below.

Why Humidors Are Great Gifts for Cigar Lovers

Humidors are a great gift for cigar lovers because they preserve the flavor of an expensive cigar and also represent an appreciation for the art of cigar smoking. Like a fine luxury sports car, an expensive watch or a tailored suit, the humidor accords status to its owner.

Choosing the Ideal Laptop Notebook for College

Be prepared for college with a computer you can rely on for homework and everything else. A scholar's workload -- and student-life in general -- demands a lot from your laptop. These tips will help you identify the features that matter to students, so you can select a laptop that will stand up to the school year's demands.

How to Master the Art of Wine Pairing

Wine and food pairing is a centuries-old tradition. Culinary experts, chefs, and the wine and restaurant industry have broken the "art" down to a science. You don't have to be an expert to marry the perfect wine with your favorite meals. Consider these suggestions, and remember, the best wine pairing is ultimately about what tastes best to you.

Memory Foam Buying Guide

Remember how you slept when you were a child? You could fall into a deep sleep anywhere. Many adults find that same deep, restful sleep on memory foam bedding. Memory foam is helping people of all ages, sizes, and shapes sleep comfortably. If you're interested in improving your sleeping situation, you'll want to read this memory foam buying guide.

Watch Glossary

When shopping for a new watch, you may come across terms that are new to you. Knowing some basic watch vocabulary can help you shop like an expert. This watch glossary gives you the tools to buy watches that fit perfectly into your life.

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